The Keys to Effective Editing
The Keys to Effective Editing
Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this copyediting course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you’re already working as an editor, you will not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you’re a writer, you will learn essential self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.
From the language of editing to grammar, punctuation, and syntax to the all-important relationships between editor, author, and publisher, every facet of editing will be explored in this copyeditor course. Online editing is gaining popularity; its complexities will be unraveled and its advantages and pitfalls explored. Can you make a living as an editor? Tips and resources for finding work will be addressed at length. When you finish with this course, you will feel confident enough to tackle even the most complex of manuscripts.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – What Editors Do
- Lesson 2 – The Mechanics of Copyediting
- Lesson 3 – Tools to Increase Accuracy
- Lesson 4 – Grammar and Punctuation
- Lesson 5 – Spelling, Capitalization, and Numbers
- Lesson 6 – Syntax and Style
- Lesson 7 – Abbreviations and Hyphens, Bibliographies and Copyright Law
- Lesson 8 – Photos and Tables, Front and Back Matter
- Lesson 9 – Fiction Editing
- Lesson 10 – The Editor-Author-Publisher Relationship
- Lesson 11 – Word Usage
- Lesson 12 – Finding Work as an Editor
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
Although this course will teach English grammar, punctuation, and style, you must be fluent in English and have a better-than-average spelling ability.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: kee</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9235</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li>
Jacquelyn Landis has worked as a nonfiction editor for more than 15 years. Her editing repertoire includes books, articles, and business manuals written by authors such as Eva Shaw, George Carpozi, Anthony Robbins, and Tom Blair. She has been a speaker in the UCSD Extension program and has participated in writing panels at the University of San Diego. Landis is also the author of numerous published books and magazine articles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University.
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